Minnesota Senator Al Franken Competing on Jeopardy
"Power Players" week is right around the corner, and this year Minnesota Senator Al Franken is among the contestants. Check out who he'll be playing against.
According to Jeopardy's website, "The group includes some of the country’s most influential journalists, commentators, and newsmakers, along with a best-selling author, an innovative comedian, and a sitting United States senator."
The show will be taped in front of a live audience in Washington D.C. April 9th, and then air for all of us to see May 16th through the 20th. The winner of each game will earn at least $50,000 for their charity. Franken's charity of choice is USO.
According to Jeopardy.com here's who Franken will be competing against:
Louis C.K. – Comedian, Charity: Fistula Foundation
Anderson Cooper – ”Anderson Cooper 360” (CNN), Charity: Spike’s K9 Fund
Matthew Weiner – Television Creator, “Mad Men”, Charity: Alexandria House
Kate Bolduan – "At This Hour” (CNN), Charity: Free Arts NYC
Jonathan Capehart – “The Washington Post”, Charity: Sasha Bruce Youthwork
S.E. Cupp – Conservative Commentator, Charity: Share Our Strength
Jonathan Franzen – Best-selling Author, “Purity”, Charity: American Bird Conservancy
David Gregory – Political Analyst (CNN), Charity: Martha’s Table
Melissa Harris-Perry – Professor and TV Host, Charity: Girls for Gender Equality
Sunny Hostin – ABC News Senior Legal Correspondent, Charity: Bronx Children’s Museum
Lara Logan – ”60 Minutes” (CBS), Charity: Committee to Protect Journalists
Ana Navarro – Republican Strategist, Charity: Operation Smile
Michael Steele – Politician & MSNBC Political Analyst, Charity: Catholic Charities Mona Center
Chuck Todd – NBC News Political Director & Host, “Meet the Press”, Charity: Samaritan Inns